Forbidden Passion

Chapter 364 Tearing Off the Mask

John stood by the door, watching Phoebe pack her luggage. She looked delicate and beautiful.

Then he noticed a bite mark on her neck.

His eyes filled with pain, and he quickly looked away. He heard Phoebe ask, "John, how did you guys think to check the filming footage?"

John cleared his throat. "We asked the crew. They had a grudge against Miss Fitzroy, saying she was arrogant despite not being famous and acting like she had connections. They said she always messed up her scenes, driving everyone crazy, but thought she was great."

Phoebe glanced at John. "She's only been here for half a month. How did she make everyone hate her so much?"

John said, "Because she's high-profile. I overheard the crew gossiping that Miss Fitzroy claimed to be Mr. Reynolds' fiancée, throwing her weight around. Everyone avoided her." Phoebe frowned slightly.

Vanessa shouldn't make such a rookie mistake. She wasn't keeping a low profile. What was she thinking?

"Wasn't her dream to become a superstar?" Phoebe said.

John replied, "I don't think she's very career-driven. Otherwise, she wouldn't have used such an important performance to scheme against you. During the survival show on the deserted island, only Mr. Reynolds thought she was any good." Seeing Phoebe's stunned look, he quickly added, "Ms. Ziegler, I didn't mean it that way, I..."

Phoebe zipped up her suitcase and said nonchalantly, "It's fine, no need to explain."

John felt regret. Seeing her lift the suitcase, he quickly took it and said, "Ms. Ziegler, let me handle this."

Phoebe let him take the suitcase. She grabbed her bag and left with John.

the hotel restaurant for breakfast;

at the door for a

hide her

had to come and see you. By the way, where's your assistant? I haven't seen her around," Phoebe said, sitting down. Phoebe came to visit but didn't even

Vanessa pursed her lips.

didn't want Phoebe to know she had a falling out with Ruby. The past half month had been tough on

because she joined the crew suddenly, her acting was either overdone or not

filming mode, he didn't hold back his criticism. She was scolded to tears several times, and she felt

a minor celebrity mocking her, saying her acting was pretentious. In a fit of anger, she slapped the

to experience life. Once she had her fill, she would become the president's wife of the Reynolds Group, warning the minor celebrity

words and started avoiding her. Even during scenes together, the minor celebrity didn't dare to outshine

began acting without restraint on set. No one dared to provoke her, and

while no one openly targeted her,

realized she was being isolated by the crew, which felt terrible. Unable to bear it any longer, she heard that Phoebe had been spending the past half month with Theodore, and they seemed to be reconciling. Fearing that all her efforts would

tried to dissuade her, but she wouldn't

stubbornness, Ruby left the set that night. The next day, Vanessa fell from the

replied, "The Adams family had some matters to handle, so

an eyebrow, leaned back in her chair, and coldly stared at Vanessa. "Vanessa, I've always

Vanessa frowned. "What question?"

did you turn your

darkened. "Miss Ziegler, did you come here

phone and sneered. "Every resource I arranged for you, you used

blanket. "Phoebe, do you think you